‘Really Honored’: 22-Year-Old Golf Prodigy Who Is About to Triumph at Devilish Hoylake Makes a Humbling Confession

The Open Championship is currently underway at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake. With the last round of the event now in play, the major has witnessed many twists and turns. Many elite golfers are on the field trying to cement their names in the history of the Open Championship; however, one young one has already done so!

With his amazing performance and brilliant skill, he has stunned both the 22-year-old and the pro on the British Open field, and now, soon before the event ends, he makes a heartfelt confession after achieving an extraordinary feat!

South African golfer sets a record at the Open Championship

Christo Lamprecht has become the talk of the town these days. And rightly so; after all, he made birdies on three of the first six holes in his opening round at The Open. And on hole No. 14, he once again shot a stunning birdie. The South African youngster ended the round with seven birdies and a total score of five-under 66 to claim the early lead on Thursday.

Surprisingly, that wasn’t the youngster’s only achievement for the week. The 22-year-old was the only amateur to make the cut at Royal Liverpool thanks to his incredible skill. And for it, he is reviving a massive recognition too: the Silver Medal at The 151st Open. While that may be great in itself, the cherry on top remains. Lamprecht is the first ever South African amateur golfer to accomplish this!

Lamprecht, of course, is very pleased and proud of himself for this milestone in his career. ”Kinda put my name in part of the history,” he said. ”I am really honored.”  Even though he didn’t create the same magic in the rounds that followed the first, the South African star made his way to the Sunday round and cemented his name in The Open’s history.

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Moreover, as an amateur, he left his mark on the golf world outside of the majors. In fact, on his road to the British Open alone, the youngster left a trail of achievements, ensuring that he will return to the field of other majors next year too!

Christo Lamprecht is not yet finished with his major appearances

This year, Lamprecht won the Amateur Championship. Thanks to this win, he qualified for the Open. not only the Open, but fans will see him at the next year’s Masters and the US Open as well.

Lamprecht’s Amateur Championship win earned him many laurels. Firstly, he became only the third South African to win this in over five decades. Secondly, he also moved up to third place in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

We can undoubtedly anticipate some tremendous skill from the South African star when he eventually does turn pro and begin playing regularly alongside other greats. And this week, he certainly proved that he has what it takes.

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